Severus Alexander, 222-235. Aureus (Gold, 20 mm, 5.95 g, 1 h), Rome, 228. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG Laureate head of Severus Alexander to right, with slight drapery on his left shoulder. Rev. VIRTVS AVG Severus Alexander, laureate, walking right, holding spear in his right hand and trophy over his left shoulder. BMC 521 var. (without drapery). Calicó 3144. Cohen 583 var. (without drapery). RIC 223 var. (without drapery). A rare variety. Lustrous, sharp and clear, a beautiful piece. Very light die rust on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.